Ansible 8.x — End of Life
EOLAnsible 8.x — All releases
| Version | Released | Active support | EOL date | Latest patch | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | May 30, 2023 | — | Dec 6, 2023 | 8.7.0 | EOL |
CVEs affecting Ansible 8.x (0)
Ansible 8.x is EOL — migrate to Ansible 9.x
Ansible 9.x is the next major release. Plan your upgrade before Ansible 8.x stops receiving security patches.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ansible 8 end of life?
Yes. All Ansible 8.x releases have reached end of life and no longer receive security patches. Migrate to Ansible 9.x as soon as possible.
What CVEs affect Ansible 8?
No CVEs are currently tracked for Ansible 8.x in our database. This may mean no vulnerabilities have been recorded yet, or the data is still syncing.
What is the latest Ansible 8 version?
The latest Ansible 8.x patch release is 8.7.0, released on December 6, 2023. Always run the latest patch to benefit from all security fixes.
How to migrate from Ansible 8 to Ansible 9?
To migrate from Ansible 8 to Ansible 9: (1) review the official Ansible 9 migration guide for breaking changes, (2) update dependencies and configuration accordingly, (3) test thoroughly in a staging environment, (4) deploy with a rollback plan. Starting early gives you time to resolve compatibility issues before your current version reaches end of life.
Is it safe to run Ansible 8 in production?
No. Ansible 8 has reached end of life and security vulnerabilities are no longer patched. Upgrade to a supported version immediately.
Data sourced from endoflife.date · CVE data from NVD · EPSS from FIRST.org · KEV from CISA